SOC 47-2044 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tile and Stone Setters — South Carolina
South Carolina
Median pay for this occupation in South Carolina is $43,510 a year, trailing the national median of $55,690 by 21.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in South Carolina is $43,510 a year, trailing the national median of $55,690 by 21.9%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $38,860 and $55,060. The lowest tenth earn under $28,230, while the highest tenth earn more than $106,270.
South Carolina ranks number 44th out of 47 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 713 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 520th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,230 | −49.3% |
| 25th | $38,860 | −30.2% |
| Median (50th) | $43,510 | −21.9% |
| 75th | $55,060 | −1.1% |
| 90th | $106,270 | +90.8% |
| Mean | $53,480 | −4.0% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Carolina run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $43,510 goes as far as $46,435 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 16.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$43,510as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,435US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $43,510 a year, 21.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,230 to $106,270 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 44th of 47 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tile and Stone Setters in South Carolina?
The median annual wage is $43,510, or $20.92 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $55,690, so pay in South Carolina is 21.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in South Carolina earns more than $106,270 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,230 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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